WHO IS THE AUDIENCE?
Lifting the Weight of History is an educational film that communicates a set of powerful contemporary themes including:
- the economic independence of women in the context of global change
- grassroots movements and claims in post-colonial societies
- feminism and femininity in juggling work and family
- overcoming historical legacies of slavery in the Americas
- the reach and relevance of francophone societies in global context
- the transformative potential of entrepreneurship
Resonating with each of these themes, the film is ideally suited for classroom use in such fields as:
- Cultural Anthropology
- Atlantic History, African-diaspora Studies
- Caribbean Studies, African-American Studies
- Women and Gender Studies
- French Language and Literature
- Business Management Studies
- Global Business and Global Entrepreneurship Studies
- Sustainable Enterprise Studies